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Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USAMerlot
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Jun 30th, 2022
Dec 30th, 2021
Oct 27th, 2020
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USAColumbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Distinctive. Forest, evergreen, bright fruit and not a lot of oak. Vivid color- young.
Distinctive. Forest, evergreen, bright fruit and not a lot of oak. Vivid color- young.
Apr 20th, 2021
Best Merlot I've had in a while from the CV. 2014 vintage
Best Merlot I've had in a while from the CV. 2014 vintage
Aug 8th, 2017Amazing 2004. Fresh vibrant integrated tannins. Beautiful expression of WA Merlot aged to perfection. Could have waited. Yum.
Amazing 2004. Fresh vibrant integrated tannins. Beautiful expression of WA Merlot aged to perfection. Could have waited. Yum.
Apr 18th, 2015Mainly ciel de cheval kilipsun vineyards a touch of Cabernet and Cabernet franc. Dark plum and cherry fruit sweet herbs and pretty floral notes a smooth and silky texture a very smooth and seductive wine through the finish. Very well balanced notes of herbs and spice a firm hand of acidity. Finish 40+ excellent
Mainly ciel de cheval kilipsun vineyards a touch of Cabernet and Cabernet franc. Dark plum and cherry fruit sweet herbs and pretty floral notes a smooth and silky texture a very smooth and seductive wine through the finish. Very well balanced notes of herbs and spice a firm hand of acidity. Finish 40+ excellent
Aug 15th, 2014Plum and cherry fruit with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and cab franc notes of fine herbs and a touch of tobacco spice and milk chocolate notes. Smooth and round on the tongue with juicy fruit and lovely balance and freshness through the finish. Finish 40+ excellent
Plum and cherry fruit with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and cab franc notes of fine herbs and a touch of tobacco spice and milk chocolate notes. Smooth and round on the tongue with juicy fruit and lovely balance and freshness through the finish. Finish 40+ excellent
Aug 15th, 2013Very nice. Dark red color. Bold with some French influence. Ample baking spices and alcohol. Surprised it was only 14.4%. Excellent value.
Very nice. Dark red color. Bold with some French influence. Ample baking spices and alcohol. Surprised it was only 14.4%. Excellent value.
Jun 30th, 2022Aromas of black cherry and red plum with hints of cedar, potting soul, mint and violets. Red fruits with a touch of creamy chocolate and earth. Great structure!
Aromas of black cherry and red plum with hints of cedar, potting soul, mint and violets. Red fruits with a touch of creamy chocolate and earth. Great structure!
Dec 30th, 2021Sweet upon first taste but balances afterwards
Sweet upon first taste but balances afterwards
Oct 27th, 2020